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Africa: Migrant Deaths Climb Sharply in 2026, New UN Data Shows
[UN News] Severe weather, war, economic pressure and shifting policies reshaped migration journeys across multiple regions in the first four months of 2026, driving a surge in deaths, according to new data released on Wednesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
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